Corporate Affairs Lead

Boehringer Ingelheim; Santiago; Sur place; CLP 60 000 000 - 90 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Boehringer Ingelheim Ltda in Chile is seeking a Corporate Affairs Lead to develop and execute the corporate affairs strategy, strengthen reputation, and shape policy, advocacy, communications, and sustainability initiatives.

The role serves as a strategic advisor to the Country Leadership Team, leads stakeholder engagement across government, industry, academia and media, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to align external engagement with regional and global objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced degree in Public Affairs, Political Science, Communications, Public Policy, International Relations, Journalism, Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Advanced English.

Responsabilités

• Lead Corporate Affairs strategy and serve as a strategic advisor to the Country Leadership Team on reputation, policy, and external affairs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government authorities, industry associations, healthcare and animal health stakeholders, academia, NGOs, and media.
• Monitor policy, regulatory, and market developments, shaping advocacy efforts that support innovation, sustainability, and business growth.
• Drive stakeholder engagement programs that strengthen partnerships, trust, and the company’s position as a leading healthcare and animal health partner.
• Lead internal and external communications, including media relations, executive communications, thought leadership, and corporate storytelling.
• Manage reputation risks, issues, and crisis communications, providing strategic counsel to senior leadership.
• Oversee ESG, Corporate Responsibility, and sustainability initiatives, demonstrating the company’s impact on society, health, and animal welfare.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, regulatory, legal, compliance, technical, and business teams to ensure aligned external engagement and advocacy strategies.

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Advanced English

Description du poste

The Position

The Corporate Affairs Lead is responsible for developing and executing the corporate affairs strategy in Chile to strengthen the company's reputation, advance business priorities, and create a favorable environment for patients, healthcare systems, and society.

This role serves as a strategic advisor to the Country Leadership Team and leads stakeholder engagement, policy and advocacy initiatives, corporate communications, issues management, support to sustainability programs, and external partnerships. The incumbent ensures that the company is recognized as a trusted healthcare and market partner while protecting and enhancing corporate reputation in alignment with regional and global objectives.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Lead Corporate Affairs strategy and serve as a strategic advisor to the Country Leadership Team on reputation, policy, and external affairs.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government authorities, industry associations, healthcare and animal health stakeholders, academia, NGOs, and media.

• Monitor policy, regulatory, and market developments, shaping advocacy efforts that support innovation, sustainability, and business growth.

• Drive stakeholder engagement programs that strengthen partnerships, trust, and the company’s position as a leading healthcare and animal health partner.

• Lead internal and external communications, including media relations, executive communications, thought leadership, and corporate storytelling.

• Manage reputation risks, issues, and crisis communications, providing strategic counsel to senior leadership.

• Oversee ESG, Corporate Responsibility, and sustainability initiatives, demonstrating the company’s impact on society, health, and animal welfare.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, regulatory, legal, compliance, technical, and business teams to ensure aligned external engagement and advocacy strategies.

Required

Education

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Advanced degree in Public Affairs, Political Science, Communications, Public Policy, International Relations, Journalism, Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

• Advanced English.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Corporate Affairs, Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Communications, Policy, or related functions.

• Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, life sciences, healthcare consulting, or highly regulated sectors preferred.

• Demonstrated success influencing complex stakeholder environments.

• Experience managing reputation, communications, and policy-related initiatives.

• Proven track record advising senior executives and leadership teams.

JOB ID

37610

Job function

Medical corporate affairs

Career level

Experienced professionals

Organization

Boehringer Ingelheim Ltda

Working time

Full-Time

Job flexibility

Hybrid

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients, and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law